DME → BAX

Steppe Patchwork

Vast agricultural fields of the Russian heartland creating a colorful geometric mosaic below.

Southern Ural Ridges

Rugged terrain and industrial landscapes near Chelyabinsk as you cross into Asia.

Kazakh Borderlands

Clear views of the expansive, flat steppes extending south toward the Kazakhstan border.

Omsk Panorama

A direct view of the industrial sprawl of Omsk and the confluence of the Irtysh and Om rivers.

Altai Previews

On the final approach to Barnaul, look south to see the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Altai Mountains.

Moscow Exit

Aerial views of the southern Moscow suburbs and the vast Kolomna plains shortly after takeoff.

Volga River Bend

The majestic crossing of the Volga River near Ulyanovsk, showcasing wide reservoirs and blue channels.

Central Urals

The transition from the European Plain to the ancient, forested ridges of the Central Ural Mountains.

West Siberian Taiga

An endless emerald carpet of dense coniferous forests stretching toward the northern horizon.

Ob River Valley

Dramatic views of the winding Ob River and its complex network of floodplains near Novosibirsk.